At a Fundraiser hosted by Candace Kohl in May 2008. Sherryl Parks (on the swing) and Ann Gardner (in the hat) have since joined the Sandpiper Editors. Photos Virginia Lawrence

The Sandpiper is an all volunteer operation. Our major costs are layout, printing, and mailing to every household. Our yearly costs are about $25,000. We depend on contributions from readers like you. Listed below are contributors from the last two years. We also have a Publishers’ Circle whose generous members contribute at least $1,000 every year. Contributions are not tax deductible. It is that time of year when we need to start replenishing our treasury, so we ask that you consider making a contribution or joining our Publishers’ Circle. Make checks payable to Sandpiper, Box 2177, Del Mar, CA 92014.